Role Summary

Analytical Research and Development Chemist

On-Board Services is hiring an Analytical Research and Development Chemist in Somerset, NJ. For immediate consideration, please send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io. Subject Line: Position Title and State you are located.

About Us: On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.

Position Details: Title: Analytical Research and Development Chemist Position Type: Contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need Job Location: Somerset, NJ Shift: 1st Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO Compensation: $35-$40/HR

Role Summary

The Analytical Research and Development Chemist will work with an assigned project team in the laboratory to analyze and develop HPLC and GC methods for assay, impurity, dissolution, residual solvents testing, and particle size distribution of active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, and finished dosage forms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform method development, method validation, and stability testing, including report writing, for various dosage forms including tablets, hard gelatin capsules, oral/topical liquids, oral suspensions, powder for oral suspensions, and nasal products with minimal supervision
• Support the Product Development team in developing new products
• Identify and characterize unknown impurities in drug products and drug substances
• Independently perform analytical testing and troubleshooting to achieve desired results
• Conduct elemental impurity testing using ICP-MS and ICP-OES
• Troubleshoot analytical issues and recommend solutions
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and reports
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field required; Master's degree preferred
• 3–10 years of experience working as an R&D Chemist within the pharmaceutical industry
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, dissolution testing, particle size distribution, and related analytical techniques
• Experience with pharmaceutical method development, method validation, and stability testing
• Ability to write technical reports suitable for regulatory submissions with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
• Work is primarily performed in a laboratory environment involving chemicals, reagents, and solvents

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America. The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board's Mission is to provide "Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients' expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner." On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.